Forgotten Historical Places inside Yosemite Valley
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- Опубліковано 21 сер 2021
- Jeff & Sarah visit world-famous Yosemite Valley in California to show and tell of historical aspects of the national park. Among them are the campsite where President Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir camped, where Kennedy's helicopter landed, site of the Big Tree Room, Curry Village history and the Stoneman House.
Teddy is one of the most underrated Presidents ever
From the early 1950's, our family worshiped Yosemite as our summer home. Camping was $3 for 2 weeks. Some summers we stayed 5 weeks. We hiked lots. Merced Lake, 14 miles from Happy Isles, we did this often and camped there for several days fishing. We saw the Firefall from the Valley, and we even went atop Glacier Point several times to watch a man push the fire coals over the edge and into the Valley. Yosemite changed our lives for the better. We are in our 3rd generation of loving Yosemite. The crowds? We simply do not go where the crowds go. After all the years, we have our private picnic and swimming areas. For us, it is unchanged. It is the most majestic place in the world for our entire family. Next time, if can, we would love to see some pictures of the old Village Store with the Cowboy era wood side walks, and our favorite ice cream shop. Thanks so so much.
My mom loved John Muir. She would cry reading anything he wrote. She would talk about Yosemite and President Roosevelt. And John Muir.
I figure the reason why the President would be allowed to land in a helicopter in the meadows, is because it would be a one time thing only and will not really damage them. Allowing people to walk on the meadows on a daily basis would definitely ruin them in the long run.
I remember camping in Yosemite Valley in 1969 and the only radio station that would come in at night was XTRA and Wolfman Jack from Tijuana. Nothing from nearby Fresno. The entire valley would echo with Jack's wolf calls.
Best thing squirrels can stash for the winter is native plants as they don't rot and mold like people food does (which can ruin their stash). That's probably what the little guy was doing with that plant.
Thank you!🙏🏻 I cannot wrap my head around how the majority of human beings today, cannot see our most valuable resources. I believe that long after humans cease to exist, this place will still live on.
Another fantastic adventure. Never knew there were so many big old hotels in the Valley in those days. Great find that corner marker by the big tree.
I still remember that late Huell Howser the former host of California Gold talked about camp curry.
Tell Sarah to feel better soon!
I have not been there but would like to. I guess it should be mandatory since I'm related to John Muir! Sarah is funny with her animals!
Sending lots of sweet healing energy to lovely Sarah💕
Enjoyed this visit even though the smoke interfered with some of the views. I camped there in the 50’s and 60’s as a kid and enjoyed the Firefall from Camp Curry. My mother wrote a poem about the Firefall I remember to this day. Thanks for some history I didn’t know about.
I never knew about the Big Tree Room. How cool would that have been to have seen it? Sure wish it was still there Thanks for sharing, and I hope Sarah is feeling better.
Camped a lot in the high country at Toullome Meadows and would on occasion come down to the Valley to watch the Fire Falls. Glad I got the privilege to see it, I did not go in the meadow by the way. Thanks for the background information on the old hotels.
We really appreciate your "Gold Mine" of a website! SO many places that we look forward to seeing based on the insights you share!
Interesting historical insights and pictures.Sarah always finds things most people would have no clue it was there!Thanks Jeff and Sarah.Always love these videos🌟
Always excited to see what you bring for us to indulge on.. Thank you Jeff, you never cease to amaze me.
Been to Yosemite numerous times, Summer and Winter.Roosevelt and Muir had an insightful vision to set aside National Parks and Historic Land Areas. Thank you both for the beautiful area you showed. Sara always adds her delightful presence to every episode. Careful of the Ravine, might be the reincarnation of Vincent Price? Peace and health to you both, see you next week!
Jeff has the best Yosemite videos